Beautiful Feet Natural Hoof Care, LLC
"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!"
Romans 10:15
1/2 day Friday, October 3, 2008 & 1/2 day Saturday, October 4
Warrenton, Missouri
Recommended reading:
The Natural Horse: Foundations for Natural Horsemanship, by Jaime Jackson
Founder Prevention and Cure the Natural Way, by Jaime Jackson
Paddock Paradise, by Jaime Jackson
Ten Golden Rules of Horse Training, by Bruce Nock
9 am Friday morning: Successful Natural Hoof Care requires more than mastering the principles of the natural trim. Ann Corso, Director of Training and Certification Programs will discuss the interactions between the wild horses and their environment that shape and maintain the natural hoof, how this shape supports optimal function, and the challenges to maintaining hoof health for domesticated horses.
1 pm Saturday afternoon: Dr. Bruce Nock, PhD and Ann Corso, Director of AANHCP Training and Certification Programs, team up to present practical applications of the principles of natural hoof care and the wild horse model to daily horse care and use. Participants will apply information from the first three sessions, along with recommended learning materials, during this directed discussion.
The cost for this clinic is $350 U.S.
Introduction to Trimming on Live Horses
Limit 2 students/session. Location: London, Kentucky. Nearest airports are Lexington, KY and Knoxville, TN.
This one-day training session follows the successful completion the Natural Trim Workshop and other required orientation clinics. During this time you will transfer the skills developed during the Natural Trim Workshops to the live horse. Safe horse handling, body mechanics, client relations, and other trimming business concerns.
The cost for this clinic is $250.
During a 1-day mentorship session you will accompany me on my trimming and/or consultation appointments. You will observe me at work and participate in trimming to the level you feel comfortable.
1st String Mentorships - follows Introduction to Trimming Live Horses. A minimum of 1 day with 3 different Field Instructors is required to advance to Independent Study.
Cost: $150/day
Please contact me at: ann@wildhoof.com to schedule. Once a date is confirmed you can make secure payment using the "pay now" button below.
Locations vary based on my trim schedule.
Please contact me at ann@wildhoof.com to schedule. Once a date has been confirmed you can make your secured on-line payment using the "pay now" button below.
Step 9 - Final Assessment
The assessment will take place in
Please bring your trimming tools along with any record-keeping or business forms you usually use. I will role-play the client during the assessment and ask frequently asked questions about your observations trim. I am not trying to trick you, only to find out how you present yourself, and by association the AANHCP, to the client.
I will ask you to provide maintenance trims for two horses and set-up trims for 2 cadaver feet. Don’t worry. I’m not looking for the worst feet I can find.
In addition to the Official Trimming Guidelines of the AANHCP, I recommend reviewing the following resources:
Natural Horse Care Resources Bulletins
#101 Trimming for Natural Toe Angle, Heel Length, and Toe Length
#106 Rules of Rasping: Eliminating Wall Flare and splits, and Run-Under Heels
#107 The Correct Mustang Roll
#109 The Whole Horse Trim: Finding the Natural Hoof Within
These bulletins provide a deeper level of detail, beyond the Official Trimming Guidelines of the AANHCP (they are already part of the required learning materials). During this session I would also like to find out about interests you may have in supporting the AANHCP through work in the training program, or other skills and talents you would be willing to share in support of the AANHCP mission.
After our day together I will submit a report to our Executive Director who will consider this input in making a recommendation for certification to the Board of Directors.
The cost for this session is $450
To schedule your final assessment date please contact me by e-mail at: ann@wildhoof.com. Once a date has been confirmed you may submit payment using the "pay now" button below.
London is located in southcentral Kentucky at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Kentucky Highway 80. The nearest airports are in Lexington, KY and Knoxville, TN. However, lower fares are often available with travel to the larger airports in Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN.
If you are planning to stay over I recommend the Budget Host Westgate Inn, I-75 Exit 41, Phone: (800) 283-4678, or (606) 878-7330. Reservations can also be made on line at: http://www.budgethost.com/ This family-owned motel seems to be the best value in town, and I’ve received good feedback from the students who have stayed there. Additional Information about accommodations and other services in London is available at: http://londonky.com/
